# Final NTSB investigations, WI: Loss of engine power (total)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN25LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA378.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Racine, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2025 · N121JB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN25LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA035.md): De Havilland DHC-1 · East Troy, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2024 · N420TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate fuel gauge.
- [NTSB CEN24LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA286.md): Piper PA46 · Radisson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2024 · N4646G · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated mechanic’s failure to properly tighten and torque the fuel system pressure test port cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN24LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA052.md): Cessna 182 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2023 · N8880T · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magnetos, which resulted in their accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA393.md): Cessna R172K · Plover, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2023 · N172SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN23LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA133.md): Beech F33A · Hilbert, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2023 · N1074W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN22LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA220.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · River Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2022 · N6298L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s and flight instructor’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA367.md): Pulsar Sport 150 · Osceola, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2021 · N997EM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undermined reasons based on available information
- [NTSB CEN21LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA343.md): Stinson JR. SR · Ripon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2021 · N81Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN20LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA006.md): Beech 36 · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2019 · N396JG · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA290.md): Beech V35 · Monroe, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2019 · N6245V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the Nos. 5 and 6 connecting rods from a lack of oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN19FA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA276.md): Shirley Carl Sportcopter Vortex · Viroqua, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Aug 19, 2019 · N634SC · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's loss of control of the gyrocopter after a total loss of engine power due to seizure of the crankshaft bearings. Contributing to the accident were the insufficient maintenance of the engine and the pilot's lack of gyrocopter flight…
- [NTSB CEN19CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19CA239.md): Cessna 172 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2019 · N79575 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning and decision to not divert to a closer airport when the planned flight profile changed, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN19LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA243.md): Culver LCA · Viroqua, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 25, 2019 · N29272 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA166.md): Cessna 177RG · Land O' Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2019 · N52047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN19LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA060.md): Stinson 108 · Keshena, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N97969 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB GAA19CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA074.md): Cirrus SR22 · Sand Creek, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2018 · N579CP · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the air reference line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA200.md): Irlbeck Thomas H RV 8 · Somerset, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N214FF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to damaged and disconnected electronic ignition wires from both the main and backup batteries, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA159.md): Beech A36 · Shullsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N36LP · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to improper torque on the engine through-bolt nuts, which resulted in relative movement between the crankcase halves, damage to a main journal bearing, and a loss of oil lubrication.
- [NTSB CEN18LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA038.md): Piper / Laudeman J3C 65 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2017 · N11188 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing into trees. Contributing to the pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the fuel shutoff valve were habit patterns he had…
- [NTSB CEN16LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA296.md): Ryan Navion B · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2016 · N5294K · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the gascolator due to degraded rubber gaskets, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN16FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA171.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Reedsville, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2016 · N629JK · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the power turbine governor's dual-spool bearing due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA069.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2015 · N5PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to switch fuel tanks after the engine lost power, and his delayed decision to activate…
- [NTSB CEN16LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA043.md): Hickham Lancair IV-P · Shawano, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2015 · N10UU · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a dual magneto failure, as a result of an exceedance of the engine’s operating limitations while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN15LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA333.md): Cessna 182 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2015 · N1685R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN15FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA315.md): Sanford Zenith CH 601XL · Bristol, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · N9601 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and airplane control following a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the installation of ignition system coils that were not engine-manufacturer replacement parts, which…
- [NTSB CEN15LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA279.md): Mooney M20K · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N1168Z · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation due to preignition in the No. 5 cylinder as a result of failed spark plugs; the top and sides of the piston head were eroded, which allowed the exhaust gases caused by the preignition to pressurize the crankcase and force engine oil out of the…
- [NTSB CEN15LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA020.md): Kovars Gary D Zenith Zodiak 601XL · Richland Center, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2014 · N601GK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA515.md): Cessna 150J · Brookfield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2014 · N50889 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate maintenance and preflight of the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN14LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA241.md): Kinsler Arthur Paul Kinsler Lancair/Mkii · Crivitz, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2014 · N246AK · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the hose fuel fitting, which resulted in the fitting becoming disconnected and the subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA502.md): Anderas Tiger Moth R80 · New Franken, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N927TM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA460.md): Snyder Todd W Titan Tornado 1 · Wild Rose, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N70786 · Substantial damage
  > The improperly secured spark plug, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13FA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA440.md): Phelps Kitfox III · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N873RX · Substantial damage
  > The degraded fuel line, which prevented fuel from the left tank from reaching the header tank and resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA330.md): Cessna TP206B · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N3350J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper reselection of the left fuel tank, which had an obstructed vent system and resulted in a total loss of engine power during the approach for landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N8033B · Substantial damage
  > The restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA175.md): Cessna 177 · Elcho, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2013 · N30227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA582](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA582.md): Waco UPF-7 · Jim Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2012 · N32011 · Substantial damage
  > The blockage of the right fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA508.md): Cessna 172M · South Wayne, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N12504 · Substantial damage
  > Internal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system.
- [NTSB CEN12LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA182.md): Piper PA-22-150 · East Troy, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2012 · N6849B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA165.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lancaster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2012 · N4624A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA074.md): Beech S35 · Elkhart Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2011 · N5858S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N300KR · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number 2 connecting rod from the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11FA625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA625.md): Socata TBM 700 · Mt. Pleasant, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N850SY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly trim the airplane’s rudder during cruise flight, which resulted in a prolonged uncoordinated flight condition, unporting of the fuel tank feed line, and subsequent fuel starvation and engine power loss. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CEN11FA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA562.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Nekoosa, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N4345S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA522](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA522.md): Cessna 172B · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N7624X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA433.md): Klemp Gregory J Challenger II · Neshkoro, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N12911 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a cold seizure as a result of a broken fan V-belt. Contributing to the accident was the passenger's interference with the flight controls during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA448.md): Cessna 140 · Burlington, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N2332V · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the fuel selector indicator handle, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA430.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Barron, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N9002J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning.
- [NTSB CEN10LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA433.md): Beech H35 · Green Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2010 · N5443D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to the overhaul facility’s inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN10LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA253.md): Dearmond Clint RV-6A · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2010 · N1257E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fuse failure in the ignition system.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'WI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '341' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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